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Maison Verget - Mâcon Bussières Vignes de Montbrison 2018

Mâcon-Bussières|White wine

3.9/5 (11 customers)

89/100

Robert Parker

Chardonnay

balanced

“The 2018 Mâcon-Bussières Vignes de Montbrison offers aromas of pear and green apple, framed by toasted oak. On the palate, it is dense, concentrated, and robust, with a lively acidity and a well-balanced profile. This cuvée from old vines was aged in 20% new oak this year, which gives it a slightly more pronounced oak character than last year’s vintage.” (Wine Advocate 2019 – William Kelley)

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Estate

Maison Verget

Vintage

Vignes de Montbrison

Vintage

2018

Designation

Mâcon-Bussières

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Chardonnay

Regions

Clay-limestone soils with many stones; a plot located near the village of Vergisson

Viticulture

Wine made from purchased grapes or juice

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Traditional, with fermentation extending through mid-December

Livestock Farming

Aged in barrels (20% of which are new) for 6 months with regular stirring

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

Gold

Nose

It opens with toasty aromas of toasted bread but quickly develops into aromas of red fruits such as cherries

Palate

A beautiful balance between power and minerality, with exceptional precision thanks to a very fresh finish

Serve

At 12°C

Drink before

2028

More information at Maison Verget

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

The Verget wine merchant is part of the Guffens-Heynen “trilogy,” where Jean-Marie Guffens, supported by his loyal right-hand man Julien Desplans, applies the tried-and-true methods he has used on his elite estate since the 1980s—methods that serve as a global benchmark for Chardonnay. The Mâconnais region remains the flagship here, but the company regularly purchases wines from the Chablis region, and, depending on the vintage, there are some fine cuvées from the Côte de Beaune. Pre-release reservations are particularly wise, as they offer the opportunity to purchase “terroir-neutral” wines in screw-cap bottles—proof that terroir isn’t always the sole determinant of quality. Finally, it’s worth noting that this is the place to stock up on Guffens aux Tourettes and Verget du Sud—at unbeatable value—which are featured in the Rhône Valley section of this guide. An exemplary shop.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2018 Mâcon-Bussières Vignes de Montbrison offers aromas of pear and green apple, framed by toasty oak. On the palate, it is medium-bodied to full-bodied, concentrated and robust, with a lively acidity and a well-balanced profile. This cuvée from old vines was aged in 20% new oak this year, which gives it a slightly more pronounced oak character than last year’s vintage.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

Jean-Marie Guffens has poured all his talent and high standards into this “haute couture” wine merchant, founded in 1990. Julien Desplans, a brilliant winemaker trained at Romanée-Conti, has been at the helm of Maison Verget since 2012. Named “Wine Merchant of the Year” by the RVF jury in 2020, the house is unanimously praised for its unparalleled winemaking, its highly discerning selection of grapes, and the precision of its pressing and aging processes. Let’s celebrate these 2019 vintages, a true testament to the house’s mastery.

Customer Rating

3.9/5

based on 11 reviews